#4889BB Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4889bb is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and a steady, practical feel. Its restrained saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy or warm white. Use the hex code #4889bb for interface panels or broad fields; black text achieves about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4889bb
What is #4889bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4889bb is rgb(72, 137, 187), in HSL hsl(206, 46%, 51%) and in CMYK 61%, 27%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #4889bb?
#4889bb pairs well with navy, warm white, and muted neutrals because its cool blue base stays balanced beside deeper blue or softer light backgrounds. Use navy for depth and warm white for clean, welcoming contrast in interfaces and brand systems.
Is #4889bb warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#4889bb reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones soften the saturation; it suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces where a steady, practical tone matters more than high-energy visual impact.
Is #4889bb readable on white or black?
#4889bb has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.